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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 20 months before the S8100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm S8100fd S8100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S8100 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm S8100fd S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the S8100.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8100 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8100.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Nikon S8100 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $299